What Makes a Woman With Albinism Feel Beautiful | Dispelling Beauty Myths | Allure

Connie Chiu tells us how she struggled with albinism as a child, and how she hasn't let it limit her.
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Starring: Connie Chiu
Director: StyleLikeU

[@OrianaTrindade]

I just wanted to know why they did not lower the brightness of the place, she was clearly uncomfortable with it.

[@tarapihn2827]

exactly what i was thinking -.-

[@ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe]

Oriana Trindade idk, maybe she should have said or something, like, no hate

[@ionpana3499]

Nu cunosc daca pot vindeca albinism cu plante cum am reusit sa vindec vitiligo cu 27 de ani in urma . www.panaion9@gmail..com . Sunt in Romania sunt dispuus sa cooperez . exista persoana care sa accepte 24 de ore tratamentul? intern si extern cu extract din plante ?

[@karinaschulerferro3815]

right they could at least give her a pair of sunnies to wear lol

[@Colbyrocks224]

I'm assuming she didn't say anything about it but you've also got to think that they need the bright light to show the complexion of her skin and proper colors of all her hair and eyes, if they didn't use the lights it would appear more yellow (the most common colors but of course there are other tones) and wouldn't show the Albinism traits

[@aneveningbreeze]

I wish I looked more comfortable in this interview. The lighting was too bright for my lightsensitive eyesight. Anyone would squint and feel discomfort if you were exposed to light that was far too bright for your eyes. On the other hand I do appreciate this opportunity given to me to share. Many, many thanks for all the positive comments. I hope the comments are helpful to people in more ways than you and I can imagine.

[@charlottemaxwell7201]

aneveningbreeze You are so so beautiful and I love your voice. Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@laqueenblue]

aneveningbreeze honey you look like a beautiful white goddess

[@TheAnon26]

Cant help but feel a black background wouldve worked better... not only because of your eyes, but also because theres just not that much contrast... in some areas, you look a tiny bit like a disembodied dress. :P Still, cool talk! :)

[@MrsLNOwens]

aneveningbreeze you are absolutely stunning, not only for your appearance, but your beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your story!!!

[@mirandasmenagerie5395]

You're so beautiful and so brave, I'm glad you know how beautiful you are and I completely understand the lighting, I have really bad sensitivity to light and sound.

[@brem4204]

"Ok so we have a person with sensitivity to light coming to our studio" *cranks up all the studios lights* say no more

[@ash4486]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aneveningbreeze]

I can only speak for myself; apart from having lightsensitive skin and being partially sighted, I do not have any other health problems. I have perfect hearing and colour vision, and do not suffer from any heart or kidney problems. People who have albinism, or any condition, are all different. People are all different. And every single one of us is unique.

[@x0x0BRANDYYBABYYx0x0]

aneveningbreeze You are stunning & very inspirational. Thank you for sharing a small part of your story. I'm abt to check if you make videos. :)

[@valken666]

You don't have a condition. Other Chinese are just really jealous of you. In Poland you would fit in perfectly with the other beauties.

[@gballa9559]

aneveningbreeze where did you get your skirt from?

[@neonconfection]

aneveningbreeze I like your clothes and your hair looks amazing. I think you look awesome

[@noxiek]

aneveningbreeze me too

[@elenam5221]

she is SO beautiful

[@ilse5167]

ElenaM sure

[@tyler9716]

ikr

[@miezi]

Just what I thought!

[@sabre5807]

ElenaM fan girld so hard when she opened her eyes the first time and nearly fainted.

[@catlake2067]

ElenaM ikr?!

[@tamagoswirl]

I love how her eyes are light sensitive and they put her in a hella bright room 🙃

[@annipsy2185]

TheFuglyDuckling yeah she was struggling i think😄

[@queens9561]

TheFuglyDuckling same

[@midnightwarriors9786]

Thats just 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sarakyoutube]

Beautiful

[@Hannah-qg3fp]

Sara K hii sara i love watching your content

[@ailurochan]

Sara K I love you 😻

[@deedee-dk2uz]

nicktesla45, Except for the people who aren't afraid of Ghost. Would you go up to her and say it to her Face if you had a chance to?

[@nicole5506]

I'm watching this video and my 6 year old daughter whispers in my ear "she is so pretty". Your beautiful!

[@sleepypeachie4720]

Nicole V cute💜 and I know right! Shes gorgeous ❤

[@ansanasutheskumar1589]

Omg this is so freaking cute 😍😂

[@tarapihn2827]

the lights...she was either okay with it or you guys didn't really consider dimming them for her. I can tell that she is uncomfortable with them on

[@EsotericTherapy]

She told them she was struggling with the lights and they were dicks, basically.

[@iBeFloe]

For sure. Her eyes are closed most of the time or she’s barely opening them & looking down for a reason. They legit blinded her

[@colors_in_noise]

Your eyelashes are gorgeous!

[@megandalessandro4290]

Lindsey Schwaiger I know right?! So striking.

[@sometimes418]

She is so gorgeous !

[@chelseagruver7423]

Jeez allure, the lighting was clearly too bright for her sensitive eyes...the least you could of done was accommodate her 🙁 she has even said herself, that she wishes your team had listened to her and turned down the lighting...

[@themuffinkhan9707]

She radiates! I would ask who does her hair because her haircut is great. Beautiful layering and bangs!

[@snazzy_yazzy]

You people at Allure need to be more courteous to your guests if what I'm seeing from Connie's comments is true. You bring in these passionate and uplifting people with their stories and then you have to ruin your image by taking the quality of your videos past the comfort of your guests. Please realize that these are people as well, not just objects for your display! xo :)

[@browtf4796]

she is so elegant and beautiful!!

[@erossore8500]

She's so pretty !!! Her words are stunning.

[@elliot_rat]

YOUR ICON

[@ida-bellagreve7136]

I love her eyelashes!

[@skye-ck4fi]

Every person with Albinism has the same color of eyelashes, hair, and skin. Either the same or just very light colored in case you thought she purposely colored her eyelashes.

[@idiot7742]

??? these comments need to chill it was just a compliment...

[@astridrae4189]

Ida-Bella Greve I was just thinking that is I came across your comment!

[@luce9470]

Her accent gives me joy😍

[@sommerrayne9611]

i agree with the comments. Albinos are very beautiful, but sensitive to bright lighting. In this video she is clearly extremely uncomfortable with the bright lights surrounding her.

[@inana1480]

Her voice is so beautiful I could listen to Her all day !

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

Her hair and eyelashes are absolutely gorgeous! And the red pops so well with her skin and hair too, its a good shade for her. She just sounds so positive and full of joy, like she could read for audio books for a living. It sucks that they didn't dim the lights for her, They could have just done a darker background and they wouldn't have needed such bright lights to pick up on her hair. Whoever put someone with white hair on a white background needs to go back to school lol

[@S.Uranus]

Rips and Rants True

[@chey7TH]

I've always had a thing (not in a weird way) for albino's after seeing a docu on a semi famous asian albino in my country. I think they're one of the most beautiful type of creatures God has ever made. They were born looking like majestic ice queens. Yes, even the guys! There is just something so magical about it. They just stand out. They're so unique and fabulous.. I love that. The only bad part about it is that they usually can't see very well. That's obviously not nice for them. But other than that it's just pure perfection to me. (Just like natural gingers. Gosh, they are amazingly beautiful!)

[@babykittenpaws7499]

100% Agreed.

[@Ryeriley]

It's weird to single them out and call them creatures.

[@chey7TH]

@@Ryeriley We're all creatures, aren't we?

[@GarrettWatts]

I think you look beautiful and cool and I think being Albino is a gift :.)

[@larkin2205]

A friend sent me this video since I'm albino as well, and honestly, I'm shocked, but really happy! I've seen other albinos irl before, but never another Asian. I'm awed and overjoyed at how secure she seems, and I hope I can one day feel the same. Ironically enough, I live in a mostly white area with little diversity where I am sometimes mocked for being TOO white. Cause tan is all the rage in America I suppose. Of course, people also aren't so kind about my Chinese heritage so I've just learned to keep walking and pretend I heard nothing. It's frustrating, but seeing another albino doing well gives me a lot of hope! ^^

[@Aaa-ho3sq]

I don't know why they would be, I think that that skin is beautiful and as amazing as seeing a unicorn. Although if they're racist against asians and stuff then I'm not surprised they'd try to poke fun at anything even if it's cool.

[@itsmarianabeatriz]

eternally cliche use your unique beauty! You must be pretty original

[@meliarose4260]

omg i love her lipstick color it matches her so well

[@thryssinstitches9655]

I felt so alone growing up. Nobody understood how the stares makes you feel like you're on display in a very violating way. Hollywood has created such negative perceptions of what albinisim is that people thought I have powers. Parents are afraid to let their children around me. It seems so silly that would happen in 2018 but it does all the time. People are afraid it's catching. I love that you did this, there's not alot of psoitive empowering awareness out there on albinism Thank you for doing this!

[@allisongaughan9607]

I bet everyone is just jealous they aren't as beautiful as you!

[@liminalumas3718]

that's gorgeous

[@KNBrodrick10]

This makes me tear up. I have albinism too and it's so hard to find someone who fully understands my everyday struggles. Everyone in the comments is so thoughtful and considerate "The lights were too much for her. " Around where I live people are not so kind. The mockery would make the average empathetic person sick.

[@mimiko339]

Her accent and her elegance is wonderful. She is very articulate and her voice is so soothing

[@visibleconfusion6976]

I. Want. Her. Hair. She looks like a snow queen, and damn it she's beautiful. Her white hair goes perfectly with her dress, WHY CANT I BE THAT FABULOUS *cries in emo corner*

[@Artair2009]

good job Allure, blind that poor albino woman with light since she has sensitive eyes.

[@FabbyRaptor]

Thumbs down because of brightness. I have light sensitivity sometimes too, it's horrible. It's not cool that they didn't listen to her about it.

[@Salam.2000-]

Aww she's adorable. 💕😍💜💜💜

[@jessicaluxe]

She is such an eloquent speaker and this is a beautiful video

[@Bambi.Knepper]

the white background and the lightning just hurt my eyes . its like they did it on fckin purpose or something

[@Alexx3833]

I did a painting of her many years ago, so nice to actually hear her story

[@bighairbeauty6069]

Allure just turn the light down!

[@sodaPapa7176]

She living piece of art, as if Leonard painted her himself

[@emeliacasselventura7052]

I love the red dress and lip combo, and that shawl too. Beautiful woman! I really love how her personality came across here, she seems really nice

[@dulceele2967]

They should have lowered the brightness of the room. It seemed like it was hurting her eyes.

[@siohead9021]

She is really beautiful :)

[@MizzFronce]

love the sound of her voice. The gentle way she speaks.

[@kittykat490]

She is so absolutely stunning 😭 her hairstyle is beautiful, her fashion sense is impeccable, great silhouettes in both the outfits she’s shown in here and I love that she wears the striking red and black, she truly embraces her appearance and knows how to style it so gorgeously. And hey, she’s just as pretty (and cute!!!) in the oversized tshirt with no makeup and mussed hair... Her voice is also very soothing and I love her personality. Lovely woman all around 💖💕

[@jazmin6098]

she's very beautiful, i wish they were more considerate and lowered the brightness though

[@cheneviv]

She is so beautiful! And her voice is a calming

[@griffith5704]

She is just absolutely stunning! It really is so great when people love how they look, and are happy.

[@libbyscorner4751]

Her eyelashes are so amazing. I absolutely love them!

[@luciel3778]

She is so beautiful

[@sekuraa1]

The way you carry yourself is so beautiful!

[@LEXPIX]

Great vid. I think Connie represents people with albinism well. Being Asian and having albinism myself, its cool to see others similar to you presented positively. My "albinism" video coming soon.

[@BlankCanvas88]

She has a lovely voice. I'd like to listen to her read poetry.

[@sidoniagnahoua9644]

Omg she is soo beautiful!!!!!!💞✨

[@glamy.t4656]

She is beautiful

[@ginnyl7208]

I LOVE YOUR OUTFIT! Just keep doing what you are doing!

[@nilroman1360]

omgg i love her hair and her eyelashes!!

[@RaesAnimes]

My first reaction when I saw her was, "wow, she is beautiful." And my next thought was, "wow, I like LOVE her style!!." She seems to be true to herself and I love that!

[@ankebank6251]

shes gorgeous and i love her voice

[@deletedjkcndsnsdnkcj]

her voice is so soft and gentle, i love hearing her talk (also i’m from hong kong and i’ve never heard of her,, ?? weird)

[@windowcleanr]

I LOVE HER EYELASHES SO MUCH!!!

[@violette3302]

God she's so gorgeous 😍😍😍

[@keiralutman8848]

Omg her eyes and hair are beautiful

[@mysterywonder3863]

Her hair!!!! AAHHHHH ITS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@Karma-hv8yi]

Honestly she looks like a snow angel she has a great body and her snow white hair is beautiful and her face really stands out with that red lipstick

[@OhMyGodBrittany]

Allure, If you truly support her and others with albinism, you would understand that she has a high sensitivity to light, which should of been taken seriously and adjusted to make her comfortable. Ridiculous.

[@willdixon9525]

Awesome story!! Thanks

[@puy389]

Hair colour is stunning! Very lovely.

[@trisketly2446]

i think she looks so beautiful.

[@nicoleviccica2905]

She's beautiful

[@KayanoKamenashi]

She's beautiful! I love her hair, the color of her skin and everything

[@cliziamorgante1342]

The way she speaks is so smooth, I felt like I'd fall asleep any second.

[@izzyportillo4347]

she looks like The Queen of the moon!

[@buddyholly4672]

omg i love her hair and long white eyelashes!

[@ReadingAllDayLong]

Her voice is so soothing

[@iamt3ss4]

You're beautiful! :)

[@user-on5mw3ek2j]

I think she is fucking beautiful, why is everyone so cold?

[@katrinagomez7730]

I really adore her features, like really! 😱😱 They're so beautiful, I really adore her white hair 💓 it looks beautiful

[@ezzyjewel7654]

she is gorgeous!!! and her fashion is so beautiful too I am wowed!!

[@bluish.dreams3062]

I think she's absolutely beautiful 💗 but why's the lighting so intense???she's clearly uncomfortable

[@wonderwanny]

She is SOOOO beautiful! Just pissed me off that they put this super bright light on her face making her feel uncomfortable.

[@Hunteress14]

This is so inspirational for someone who does have albinism i love being different and beautiful

[@luceononuro6]

You are so GORGEOUS, you are a living art piece ! with your clothing, white eyelashes and hair you look perfect

[@Jamlife16]

i feel bad that the lighting is hurting her eyes, most of the videos she has her eyes closed

[@yuhHornerman]

they put that woman on a harsh white back round, that was total eye cancer for me to watch

[@aprilblenk]

She seems so elegant and down to earth! A beautiful person inside and out. ❤️

[@somethingelse1096]

Connie just absolutely took my breath away. She's so beautiful. - Pegasister J

[@lola54001]

I would die for that beautiful skin! 😍 I'm a redhead so I'm also very pale, but I have so many ugly freckles destroying the nice alabaster look 😑and well.. I can relate to her eyebrows 😂 mine are invisible too 😂😂💃🏿

[@nomadicamusicx]

Freckles are beautiful. I wish I had freckles:\

[@thecupnamjoonthrewinrun7004]

Same

[@brielle9198]

Freckles are very great. Look up the Buzzfeed video where people get temporary freckles. It will make you feel better about them.

[@nolongerusing2784]

Lola Mittermeier I would KILL for freckles like yours. Embrace them!! they're gorgeous ❤

[@Mim-sk6fc]

that's very rude of u allure ....you guys couldn't make dim light...for her comfort...it's really disgusting

[@yh0nk]

Love the hair 😍😍

[@grimscionrhain563]

wow. this is so cool! She is so pretty!

[@harley_lotus_flower2349]

She's so beautiful. It's a shame these guys were being assholes and couldn't even turn down the light after hearing her skin was sensitive to bright lights.

[@theblondie1026]

Is she blind? Or does she just have trouble seeing?

[@claraprudhomme6422]

She is not blind... Albinism makes people more sensitive to the light...

[@snowpearl5908]

theblondie10 people with albinism can't drive, so yeah, maybe their eye sight isn't very good

[@mares9144]

their eye sight is not that good. Many albinos are almost blind

[@RGBEAT]

better to say "people with albinism" not "albinos".

[@Yidenia]

All individuals with albinism have poor vision because albinism is actually a disease of the eye. They have underdeveloped foveas, which is the part of the retina responsible for central vision. There are people with ocular albinism who just have the eye disease; when it affects the skin and hair like this it's called oculocutaneous albinism, but if the eye is not affected than the person does not have albinism; they're just very fair.

[@HayleyPuzoMusic]

omg her whole look is beautiful!

[@marshmellowsafari]

Beautiful!!! Love from Trinidad!!!

[@lucakroon8868]

she is absolutely stunning 😍

[@jinkooktae2012]

Your hair is very beautiful I'm glad You embraced it!❤️😔🤗

[@samantha12550]

She looks so stunning!! Like a snow princess

[@SarahFloria]

I watched because there is this one girl with albinism that I see around town at my two jobs all the time. I've helped her out at work (at the library) a few times with applications and what not. She always comes out at night, and also has a support dog. Super cool person, I love talking to her. she is super into metal music, like me.

[@meg-gb3bj]

SHES SO GORGEOUS

[@saragog]

Her eyelashes are amazing! Truly beautiful person!!